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Button, Bows & Beads- Create a Fashion Figure Workshop

Cassandra Bromfield is a fashion designer, beading artist, filmmaker, and all-around Renaissance woman. Her garments have been exhibited in museums and featured in the New York Times. Join Cassandra and spark your creativity, imagination, and inner fashion maven to create and decorate a one-of-a-kind paper fashion figure. More Events Celebrating African American Culture 4 Workshops at 4 branches of the Queens Public Library For Adults and Teens Free all supplies provided Thursday, 02/01/24 2pm East Flushing Branch 196-36 Northern Blvd   Thursday, 02/08/24 5:30pm Queens Village Branch 94-11 217th St   Saturday, 2/17/24 2pm Rosedale Branch 144-20 243rd St   Tuesday, 2/20/24 2pm Fresh Meadows Branch 193-20 Horace Harding Expy

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Here's a Recap

We had such a great time, meeting greeting old friends.  There was a lovely tribute to Valerie Deas, featured here in the video.  We had a great time Sunday, Thankyou for coming....and if you missed it, no worries you can still connect with us. Laura Gadson Gallery: https://www.thegadsongallery.com/ Ife Felix: https://www.instagram.com/ifefelix/?h... Cassandra Bromfield: https://cassandra-bromfield.myshopify... Shimoda Accessories: https://www.shimoda-accessories.com/ Sweet Octavia: https://www.octaviabk.com/ Meckha's Creations: https://www.instagram.com/meckhacherr... Yara Fabrics: https://yaraafricanfabrics.com/ Hug your loved ones, show and artist some love, live and love life! Valerie Deas, was an artist who lived life to the fullest! She honored her passions and valued every day. Honor your ancestors by doing what you Love!

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A Dress and the NYC film Premiere of Texas, USA

i was honored to attend the NYC Premiere of Texas, USA film.  This film covers the Midterm elections of 2022. I met Brianna Brown via online when she purchased a jumpsuit back in 2021.  then came the film, Texas, USA.  Her company, Texas Organizing Project, was featured in the film. The Texas Organizing Project (TOP), founded in 2009, organizes Black and Latino communities in Dallas, Harris and Bexar counties with the goal of transforming Texas into a state where working people of color have the power and representation they deserve.  

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The Ribbon Dress Worn by Diandra Forrest

  The Ribbon Dress worn by Diandra Forrest, Model, influencer, and activist, who inspires people to access and embrace their authentic beauty. https://albinism.ohchr.org/story-diandra-forrest.html The Event 7th Annual International I Love Braids Day, https://internationalilovebraidsday.wordpress.com/ Event and Celebrity Stylist Debra Hare-Bey https://internationalilovebraidsday.wordpress.com/  https://www.instagram.com/_omhhredroom/?hl=en Headpiece Designed by Legacy Beauloni by Sherri Hobson https://legacy-beauloni.com/ When Mommy is a Model

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The Anna Murray Douglass Dress Returns

  When we left St Augustine Florida, we left the Anna Murray Douglass Dress for further projects they had going on. We knew we left it in good hands. Today....well that day, depending on when you are watching, the dress returned to Brooklyn, NY. The Woman's Exchange (Women's Exchange), refers to a system of benevolent consignment stores, usually established and managed by women, to benefit women. A number of them are members of the Federation of Woman's Exchanges (1934), which is still active. Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman%27s_Exchange_Movement I have only been to the 2 Chapters now, St. Augustine and Brooklyn. The shops are filled with lovely merchandise all companies owned by women. We had a beautiful Lunch and enjoyed catching up...

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